Dual cores to rule by 2007

According to Gartner's Martin Reynolds, dual-core processors will deliver the greatest advance in performance since the introduction of the 386 way back when (1987), and outpace single cores in sales by 2007. Some software tuning is needed to optimize for the dual cores, but performance will be far better than a single core of equilvalent speed for some applications--such as servers running virtualization software, media editing, CAD and games.

According to Gartner's Martin Reynolds, dual-core processors will deliver the greatest advance in performance since the introduction of the 386 way back when (1987), and outpace single cores in sales by 2007. Some software tuning is needed to optimize for the dual cores, but performance will be far better than a single core of equilvalent speed for some applications--such as servers running virtualization software, media editing, CAD and games. Reynolds says in his news note. For details on whether AMD or Intel has the speed lead, check out ExtremeTech's "Dual-Core Dual," which calls AMD a huge winner...

Thank You

By registering you become a member of the CBS Interactive family of sites and you have read and agree to the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Video Services Policy. You agree to receive updates, alerts and promotions from CBS and that CBS may share information about you with our marketing partners so that they may contact you by email or otherwise about their products or services.
You will also receive a complimentary subscription to the ZDNet's Tech Update Today and ZDNet Announcement newsletters. You may unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time.